WESTWOOD CLOSE, MK8 9EE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK8 9EE

WESTWOOD CLOSE, MK8 9EE, Milton Keynes has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.49 per 1,000 population. This MK8 9EE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader MK8 postcode area, which has experienced 55 crimes and a crime rate of 3.64 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this MK8 9EE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK8 9EE, encompassing approximately 3237 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK8 9EE area, explore the MK8 9EE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

MK8 9EE Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Kepwick with total crimes: 8
  • Dorton Close with total crimes: 3
  • Corsham Court with total crimes: 2

WESTWOOD CLOSE, MK8 9EE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.49400.00%
Vehicle crime33.0950.00%
Burglary20.93100.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.71-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62100.00%
Public order20.62-33.33%
Burglary10.620.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.72140.00%
Public order33.71200.00%
Shoplifting20.93100.00%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62100.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.32-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.540.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.56300.00%
Vehicle crime42.470.00%
Other theft31.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In April 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary34.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.62-66.67%
Public order20.62-33.33%
Other crime10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.02-14.29%
Public order31.8550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93100.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.6316.67%
Vehicle crime22.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.09100.00%
Other crime21.850.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.4050.00%
Shoplifting30.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.93100.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.47-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.940.00%
Vehicle crime22.470.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20244
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
July 202412
June 20245
May 20248
April 20242
March 20246
February 20247
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
April 20243
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
December 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK8 9EE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Kepwick
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Dorton Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Corsham Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Petworth
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Swallowfield
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Vincent Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Burghley Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Albury Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Westwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rangers Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Kensington Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1